Position/Title:
Assignment Editor
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Primary Industry:
Broadcasting - Radio - TV
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Manage Others:
No
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Details:
Do
you thrive on digging for stories, breaking news and connecting with the
community? The Gannett-owned NBC affiliate in Seattle is looking for a dynamic,
motivated Assignment Editor to join our team of journalists at one of the best
stations in the country. Our assignment
editors are vital content coordinators for all platforms. The ideal candidate has great people skills,
knowledge of the Greater Seattle area, and digital and social experience
gathering/distributing news.
What we need:
- Gather and distribute accurate,
superior content.
- Manage crews to execute daily
news coverage with superior efficiency and customer service.
- Monitor traditional and
emerging technologies to receive, filter, and share content.
- Enterprise content using online
and social media resources as news researching tools.
- Produce and publish to multiple
platforms daily including writing and editing for the web site and posting
on social media.
- Service and support various
news and information gathering organizations including Gannett affiliates,
NBC, etc.
What you need:
- College degree in journalism or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years in a local
newsroom preferred.
- Strong communication, conflict
management, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills in
a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
- Sound news judgment with the
ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
- Extensive knowledge of social
media, online, mobile, etc. content gathering tools and technologies.
- Clear understanding of basic
satellite, microwave, fiber, and ftp feed/sharing technology and use.
- Ability to write in both
broadcast and AP style.
- Ability to cultivate and
develop working relationships with local newsmakers and their staff.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
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Vacancy Type:
Full Time
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Date Posted:
5/14/2015
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Closing Date:
6/14/2015
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City:
Seatle - 98109
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State:
Washington
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Experience:
None
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Requirements:KING TV is a subsidiary of Gannett Co., Inc. Gannett is the largest local media company in the country and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). To be considered a candidate for an opening at KING, you must complete the online application on the employment tab found on: www.king5.com/about and attach your resume and cover letter. Paper resumes or any electronic information received that do not come through the online application process will not be considered part of the applicant pool. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.
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Contact Company:
Seattle,WA
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Contact Details:
Patty Cumming
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